Beheading of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll [reverse]

Regnier Arondeaux

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an engraved medallion. The medallion features a classical figure holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other, standing over two figures lying on the ground. The figure is draped in robes and surrounded by inscriptions and symbols, including two columns and various iconographic elements. The top is adorned with rays and clouds. The Latin phrase "AMBITIO MALESUADA RUIT" is prominently engraved at the bottom of the medallion.